After India Video recommendations (Decision Review System) Dismissal of on-field umpire’s appeal of pacer’s LBW not out decision Akashic Abyss On the first day of the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur, the home team captain Rohit SharmaThe incredulous reaction went viral.
Zakir Hasan ends 24-ball struggle with a duck against his name as Akash bats, tail-up bowling Shadman IslamThe right-armed zombie immediately appealed, but the referee shook his head in denial.
While Rohit looked unconvinced about being under review, Akash was confident and urged his skipper to ask for it. Rohit finally agreed and his jaw dropped in surprise when all the parameters fell in the bowler’s favour, while Shadman (24) made the trek back.
Bounce was never an issue on the Green Park Stadium track; even though the ball was coming from an angle, it stayed straight enough to find the leg stump.
The Indian players were all smiles as they gathered around Akash, congratulating him not only on his wicket but also on his confidence and judgment in taking the video testimonial.
Earlier, India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to bowl first after a delay in play due to dampness in the outfield.
India defeated the visitors by 280 runs in Chennai to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
